Nifty Needle Case

The year I’m making a resolution I make every year – to get and stay organized! And a super fun way to start is with making something pretty for your craft supplies… Introducing the free Nifty Needle Case crochet pattern!

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The Nifty Needle Case keeps your yarn and tapestry needles in one place – that isn’t the carpet! Easy enough for beginners, and handy for all, this free crochet pattern can even store a small pair of scissors – making it the perfect grab and go item for your crochet bag!

Row 39: Ch 1, sc in the first 8 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in the last 8 sts; turn. (16 sts, 4 chs) NOTE: This creates the button hole – you will need to adjust the number of sts skipped/chained if your gauge or button is different.

Row 40: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch across; turn. (20 sts)

Row 41: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts) THEN before proceeding with the next row, attach Part 1 to the center panel of Part 2, as shown in the photos, using stitch markers to hold it in place.

Row 42: Ch 1, sc in each st across, then turning corners and working around piece, sc along side working through both Part 1 and Part 2 in center section, sc along bottom, and sc along last side working through both Part 1 and Part 2 in center section, then join to first sc of row; break yarn and finish off.

Assembly: Sew button to first section of Part 2, opposite the button hole. Weave in all ends.

And that’s it! The white inner part isn’t attached on the sides, making it that much easier to put the needles in/out, and leaving a space to slip a small pair of scissors as well! I can’t wait to see what you all make with this pattern – it’s ripe for personalization! Add appliques, surface crochet initials, or even sew on a patch or extra fun buttons, it’s up to you. Here’s to a more organized craft room!

Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2015, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print this pattern for personal use, please use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!

Tamara God bless U. I m from India 57 years old . My mother used to send me to an aunt to learn crochet when i waas a school girl two years back i picked up the art and now i m crazy to crochet and knit toys. Please share patterns like these. I m truly grateful . Franak

Awesome pattern! I’ll definitely be making at least one to hold my needles and little scissors (they’re always first to get buried in my hook bag if I’m looking for them!)
I was wondering if you could describe the feel of the yarn (24/7 Cotton). Is it the same feel as mercerized cotton crochet thread, like Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3? Thanks so much for the lovely free pattern!

You say not to sew up sides- for white part- but if scissors go in there, and one side is not sewn, won’t they just fall out? Maybe I’m missing something, and I cannot see clearly on the bright orange side? Maybe the orange side is where there’s some pocket open on only one of 3 sides to put scissors in? I wish your pic would have a pair of scissors showing up in the area where ever they will be going-can you change pic here to show them please?

Hi again! I have been working on this since last night. Have a little funny story. Let me start off by saying I have been crocheting since I was a child so I consider myself to be pretty skilled. As I was going along with the inner part, it just seemed off. Then I realized I was counting my rows all wrong. Long story short, I have a very nice new bookmark! Already started the outer part and am paying special attention to my rows. Going to do the inner part again once I’m done with the outer. THANX r letting me share with U and everyone!

Me again 🙂 When I first found your pattern, my mind registered ‘crochet HOOK case’. Now that I am almost finished with the outer part, I was wondering why it is so small. Then it all hit me! Its for needles not hooks. I really do love this pattern so with your permission I am going to extend it to fit crochet needles. Finding your pattern has really helped me to broaden my creativity! Thank you again!

Oh no need to apologize! My confusion was due to not paying attention in my excitement!! I have completed the first case and working on the next. The original one works fine for my small hooks. Getting my measurements together for the 2nd to fully cover my larger hooks. Started the outer part first by chaining 36 instead of 21. I’m on row 3 of 35 sc stitches. So I got the length on point. Still figuring out if I want the same width for both pieces. Any and all suggestions welcomed! Is there a way to post here or send U a photo of my finished piece? I look forward to your response.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern, I had a bit of yarn left over from a project and am ALWAYS getting made I loose my yarn needles and stitch markers How sweet this is!! nd made in a little over an hour, would have been faster but I was talking on the phone too..haha I am going to sew the one long end up to keep my tape measure in there too. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL FREE PATTERN!!!

I made mine last night and today. Turned out great. I have a little plastic case that I’ve been keeping these things in, but I’m always fumbling around trying to get that one needle out! This solved the problem. For the edging, I went up a hook size to avoid any puckering.
How can I post pics?

Hi Suzie! I’m not sure what parts you have from your description, so I’m a bit confused. There are instructions for Part 1, which is the white inner rectangle, and Part 2, which is the outer orange section. Rows 15 and 31 of Part 2 are worked in the blo to create the folds. Does that help?

Thank you Debbie! Those are Susan Bates Finishing Needles (on Amazon (aff link) at http://amzn.to/2sll2Ab ) – they are another style of yarn needle, quite handy when you are dealing with short ends, and so much easier to thread since the eye runs the length of the needle!

Thank you so much Tamara! I definitely need these in my life! And thank you for sending the link, they are in my cart now! Maybe the smallest one will help with cross stitching. You have just made my life so much easier, and tucking in threads less dreaded. Have a great crafty day!